Far North mayor admits his council should have done more on water
Government declares drought in Northland with $80,000 in support.
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Mayor: Current water situation likely to become normal
Whangārei District Council may impose level 2 water restrictions.
Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
'The Hub' basketball court valuable for all
The courts proved a popular attraction on a good day in Kaikohe on Saturday.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Whangārei water restrictions likely
Whangārei District Council is preparing to help other regions.
Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.
Big changes needed for regional development: Infrastructure NZ
INZ CEO Paul Blair says Northlanders need vision for the future of their region.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
Work starts on new $24 million unit at Whangārei Hospital
Work starts on new $24 million unit at Whangārei Hospital.
Croquet's best assemble in Northland
Some of the country's best croquet players from five different regions came to Northland.
Kia Kaha Northland campaign gets huge response
Northland mayors are thrilled with the massive response to the social media campaign.
Listen to your body - Woman's message after ovarian cancer diagnosis
Andrea Cameron is urging women to be aware of the symptoms and see a doctor.
Northland news in brief: Lottery results, Far North scrub fires and Waipū skatepark
News snippets from Northland
Pio Terei supports literacy campaign in Northland with reading on decline
Pio Terei visited The Warehouse in Whangārei on Saturday to read to kids.
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects.
Chinese students won't be allowed to enter NZ
NorthTec working with other tertiary providers on returning Chinese students.
Calls on Govt to declare a drought
Drought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.
Boggy start plagues Onerahi
Someone needs to tell the weather gods to steer the rain elsewhere in Northland.
The Blacks Ferns need to come to Whangārei
Bribery and blackmail are both on the table if it gets the Black Ferns to Whangārei.
Smith's 'heartbreaking' step towards Olympic glory
Saying goodbye to her 'family' of 11 years certainly wasn't easy for swimmer Ciara Smith.
Cooking up kindness: Good Bitches deliver baking to charities
30 Good Bitches bake for Kind Hands, Women's Refuge and Age Concern.
Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands in images
Four days of events were held under glorious sun.
Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
Last Blockbuster store closes in Dargaville
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
Junior singles bowlers set to star
Many of Northland's top bowling teams are hitting the road to compete in national events.
What's On: A list of events around the region
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Templeton and Lobb leading Northland spirit
Templeton, 17, finally got her debut while Lobb was left out due a sudden illness.
Betty Hooper: 100 years old and still excited by life
And she has an amazing ability to recall names, dates and places.
Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.
Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.